Stealthing

When a person removes a condom during sexual intercourse without their partner's agreement, or consent, to do so, this is called stealthing, or non-consensual condom removal. A person may be a victim or perpetrator of stealthing, regardless of their gender.

In many countries, this behaviour is viewed as sexual assault or rape, and punished accordingly. As of 2020, the countries in which stealthing is punishable as a form of sexual violence include Germany and the United Kingdom. 

Possible motives for stealthing include causing pregnancy against someone's wishes or deliberately spreading a sexually transmitted disease. The risks are the same as having sex without a condom, there may be unwanted pregnancies, as well as the problem of sexually transmitted infections. Stealthing can be rooted in misogyny.

Damaging a condom on purpose, before or during its use is sometimes also called stealthing; this is independent on who damaged the condom. 

 Impact and risks 
Removing or damaging a condom during sex increases the risks of unintended pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).  Victims may feel betrayal and many victims see it as a "grave violation of dignity and autonomy". Many may also experience emotional and psychological distress, especially those who have experienced sexual violence in the past.

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Category:Sex crimes